Phone: (801) 856-2010 Type of Practice: Solo practice Clients per Month: 1 to 3 Birth Doula Experience: 2 years and 12 births attended Area of practice: Salt Lake City, UT Travel range: 60 miles Travel comments/restrictions: Utah county and close surrounding counties. Languages spoken: English
Working towards certification Specific certifications for the above: I trained with Krist-Ridd Young founder of the UDA and DONA approved trainer, I am currently working on my certification for DONA International
Breastfeeding Certifications
trained in basic breastfeeding care
Childbirth Educator Certifications
Certified Hypnobabies Doula
Specialized training or previous experience:
Teens
VBAC
Multiples
Clients on bed rest
Twins
Postpartum mood disorders
Single parents
Cesarean birth
Survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Special services available:
Mother blessing celebrations
Prenatal or postnatal massage
Acupressure and/or acupuncture in labor
Parenting consulting
Reduced rates for women considering adoption
Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work: Utah Doula Association Member
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers Attends home births? Any Home Birth
Birth doula fee: $250 to $400 Fee details: I love my work as a doula and if I could get away with doing it for free I would. I believe the cost of a doula will prove to be well worth it!
Client Testimonials for Michelle Pate
Kaycee Wyatt
Where do I begin?! I can't say enough good things about Michelle! She helped me from the moment I hired her to be my Doula. I called her or emailed her many times before my labor/birth of my 3rd child. She would answer any of my questions, or concerns. She was so caring. During my labor she was there by my side from the moment I needed her. She was the best support to me, and my husband loved having her, guid him in ways to help me. She went above and beyond the call of duty. I consider her a friend now, and will have her as my Doula with my next birth.
Where do I begin?! I can't say enough good things about Michelle! She helped me from the moment I hired her to be my Doula. I called her or emailed her many times before my labor/birth of my 3rd child. She would answer any of my questions, or concerns. She was so caring. During my labor she was there by my side from the moment I needed her. She was the best support to me, and my husband loved having her, guid him in ways to help me. She went above and beyond the call of duty. I consider her a friend now, and will have her as my Doula with my next birth.